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LISTENING PART 2: The process of buying a house, improving it and selling it for a profit is called (1)_______. Marcus states that people make money when they (2)____________ a house. Marcus warns that people often pay too much at auctions because they get (3)______________. He says that buyers need to (4)____________ before they buy a house at an auction. 5. According to Marcus, which of the following is NOT always a good location in which to buy a house? A house near a good school A house in the smartest part of town A house near a bus stop or train station 6. When renovating a house, Marcus suggests that buyers: Imagine that they are creating their dream home

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LISTENING

PART 2:

The process of buying a house, improving it and selling it for a profit is called (1)_______.

Marcus states that people make money when they (2)____________ a house.

Marcus warns that people often pay too much at auctions because they get (3)______________.

He says that buyers need to (4)____________ before they buy a house at an auction.

5. According to Marcus, which of the following is NOT always a good location in which to buy a house?

A house near a good school A house in the smartest part of town A house near a bus stop or train station

6. When renovating a house, Marcus suggests that buyers:

Imagine that they are creating their dream home Think about what fittings future occupants will need Make sure they put in a nice bathroom and kitchen

7. According to the passage, what useful information can estate agents give?

which sellers are looking to move house quickly which houses sell quickly in an area which people want to buy a house as soon as possible

8. What sort of people advertise in newspapers?

People who want to sell their homes quickly People who want to pay lower fees People whose homes are in a bad condition

9. How did Marcus buy his first house?

by speaking directly to the owner through an estate agent through a newspaper ad

10. Marcus suggests contacting the land registry if you find

an empty house a house which is for sale a rented house

PART 3:1. All students at University receive a _________where they have the information about their written work. It includes the deadline for the submission of ________. Submitting assignments late will for the ___________course. .

- Assignments should not be less than _________ words long.- Preferably, students should _____________ their work.- Students without their own computers _____________ one in the department.- Its also necessary to _____________ of information.

2. Which THREE advantages of using electronic cards are mentioned?

parents approve of them they are cost-effective teachers benefit from their use they reduce student absences students find them practical

PART 4:SYMPTOMS Common symptoms of phobia include trembling limbs and shortness of ______________.ONSETSocial phobias generally originate during ___________.FACTORSThere are other factors which bring about phobic behaviour, such as ____________ conflicts and frequent moves.

Temperamental factors include: ______________--..

Physiological factors: the amygdala seems to function as a _____________--

Parenting and family factors: Obsessive _____________- and over-protectiveness as well as limited exposure to social situations.EXAMPLESCompulsive _______________ and _______________ are also examples of phobic behaviour.

Phobics Together is a ________________.

Psychiatrists and psychologists train sufferers to _________________ by easing their anxiety.

PART 1:Label the diagram 1. 2. 3.4.5. 6.7.

Whats on at the Museum of Modern Art? Select the correct answers:

Architecture and Design Drawings Painting and Sculpture Photography Prints and Illustrated Books Film and Media.

The hills ...

are all along the coast are 30 km long have a semi-circular shape

The guide recommends ...

playing golf drinking wine eating seafood